Oswald Hafenrichter
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Oswald Hafenrichter was a Yugoslavian-born film editor
began his career with a series of German films in the early 1930s and some Italian films in the mid-1940s.
He moved to England at the end of World War II
and worked on some prestige British films of the time including An Ideal Husband
in 1947. He also worked on classic films for Carol Reed
, The Fallen Idol in 1949 and The Third Man
the following year, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
Hafenrichter then alternated between Italy and England for the rest of his career, ending his career in the 1970s editing a series of Hammer
horror films.
Film editing
Film editing is part of the creative post-production process of filmmaking. It involves the selection and combining of shots into sequences, and ultimately creating a finished motion picture. It is an art of storytelling...
began his career with a series of German films in the early 1930s and some Italian films in the mid-1940s.
He moved to England at the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and worked on some prestige British films of the time including An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour...
in 1947. He also worked on classic films for Carol Reed
Carol Reed
Sir Carol Reed was an English film director best known for Odd Man Out , The Fallen Idol , The Third Man and Oliver!...
, The Fallen Idol in 1949 and The Third Man
The Third Man
The Third Man is a 1949 British film noir, directed by Carol Reed and starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson Welles, and Trevor Howard. Many critics rank it as a masterpiece, particularly remembered for its atmospheric cinematography, performances, and unique musical score...
the following year, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
Hafenrichter then alternated between Italy and England for the rest of his career, ending his career in the 1970s editing a series of Hammer
Hammer
A hammer is a tool meant to deliver an impact to an object. The most common uses are for driving nails, fitting parts, forging metal and breaking up objects. Hammers are often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. The usual features are a handle and a head,...
horror films.